MYTH FACTS VS

Alumna Tonnie Boston debunks common myths about organ donation.

Myth Fact

Organ and tissue donation does not affect my community.

110,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant, and nearly 2,000 are located right here in Wisconsin. Of the patients on the national waitlist, 60% represent multi-ethnic communities.

Myth

I can’t be an organ donor because of my age or current medical issue(s).

People of all ages and medical histories can be organ and tissue donors.

Myth

My religion does not allow me to be an organ donor.

All major religions support donation as a final act of compassion and generosity.